If you use the keyboard shortcuts, it's simply a matter of pressing: Ctrl+J (Win) / Command + J (Mac) to duplicate the Background layer Shift+Ctrl+U (Win) / Shift+Command+U (Mac) to desaturate the imag For an even faster way to select the Desaturate command, simply press the keyboard shortcut Shift+Ctrl+U (Win) / Shift+Command+U (Mac). Using these quick and easy steps, getting a fast black and white conversion of a color photo doesn't have to mean poor quality. Then you can simply adjust the color until it looks right

(The Refine Edge tool is also great for colorizing fine details like hair.) Then add a new Solid Color Fill layer, choose the color, and set the blend mode to Color. Open your photo and click Ctrl + U on your keyboard to open up the Hue/Saturation box Click the Refine Edge button to smooth the edges of your selection. Choose Layer > New Adjustment Layer > Black & White On Mac + Photoshop CS6, the keyboard shortcut to toggle between foreground and background color is X - rmbianchi Feb 16 '17 at 21:55 1 D sets foreground and background colour to black and white respectively, but does not switch Create a Black & White Photo Using Control + U Step One | Desaturate Your Photo 1. Click the Black & White icon () in the Adjustments panel that opens.

To access the Black & White adjustment layer, do one of the following: Select Window > Adjustments.

Home Shortcut to change color to Black and White in Photoshop

Windows black and white shortcut